A Galaxy Far Far Away

A must have companion for "Star Wars" fans!

1977: Star Wars premieres at Mann's Chinese Theater. It triggers a pop culture phenomenon that has lasted to this day. 1999: fans anticipate the release of Episode I, The Phantom Menace. Galaxy features interviews with hundreds of fans, movie executives and high profile celebrities shedding new light on the film trilogy that has captivated generations of moviegoers. It takes us to Star Wars conventions, to nationwide premieres, into the homes of devoted fans showing off their treasures and to the 42 days of waiting in lines in the spring of 1999. The complete, often hilarious exploration of the phenomenon brings together a group of interesting, hysterical and often touching fans. Yet it is not just a movie about zealous fans. Galaxy offers new insight into the reasons these fast-paced science fiction films struck a mysterious and powerful chord with all races, genders and generations.